Cruising the Mekong with Jayavarman

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The Mekong has nourished Southeast Asian civilisations for millennia. Roderick Eime traces the course of history.

Considered by many early explorers to be among the wildest rivers on the planet, the 4350km Mekong (Mother of Water) is the 12th longest river in the world and the seventh longest in Asia. Its daunting rapids and narrow, raging gorges thwarted the colonial French as much as the turbulent politics that festered along its banks.

APT and Seabourn enter new charter agreement

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Seabourn and APT will enter into a "multi-year partnership" and will charter two ships next year saying they will expand focus on expedition cruising.

New vessel annouced for Antarctica21

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Antarctic expedition cruise line, Antarctica21, will construct a new vessel to be called, Magellan Discoverer, and will join its fleet for the 2026-27 Antarctic season.

Heritage Line to pause operations on Upper Mekong

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Heritage Line’s much anticipated Upper Mekong itineraries aboard the brand new luxury vessel, Anouvong, launched in August, have been interrupted due to “demanding conditions”.

Travel Advisors: Win a FAM Place to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions

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Quark Expeditions, the Leader in Polar Adventures, is taking 10 dedicated Travel Advisors on an all-encompassing Antarctic FAM trip as part of its Great Polar Sweepstakes, which runs February 1 to May 31, 2024. Winners of the points-based incentive will join the 11-day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent voyage in November 2024.

PASPALEY PEARL by PONANT open for business

The newly announced collaboration between PONANT and PASPALEY have announced their dedicated website and booking centre are officially open for their 2025 inaugural year of sailing.

Expedition Cruising News from Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Atlas Ocean Voyages , the leader in yacht expedition cruising, is excited to highlight the 2024 Arctic Season featuring two yachts in the region for the first time. World Traveller and World Navigator will sail 11 expeditions ranging from 7 to 12 nights, exploring the captivating Arctic region with departures from Tromso, Oslo , Longyearbyen, Reykjavik , and Kangerlussuaq. Enjoy the convenience of inclusive charter jet air service from either New York John F. Kennedy International Airport or Oslo Gardermoen Airport on select expeditions.

Swan Hellenic unveils 2025 worldwide expedition cruises

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New itineraries bring rich cultural and wild ecosystem discovery opportunities across West Africa, the Mediterranean and Latin America, as well as the Arctic and Antarctic.

Tick off your Bucket List with Aurora

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Aurora Expeditions is excited to share the 2024 'Go Wild With Your Bucket List' e-book, created to inspire travellers to seek out new and exciting experiences as they plan their upcoming adventures.

National Geographic Orion Returns to the Mediterranean in 2025

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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic says National Geographic Orion will return to the Mediterranean in 2025 with four brand-new expeditions that explore this storied region like never before. Aboard this elegant, 53-cabin ship, travelers will discover familiar destinations like Turkey, Greece, and Croatia from a new perspective as they visit historic islands and lesser-known ports of call alongside a renowned team of naturalists, historians, and photographers. Learn more about these vibrant voyages that strike the ideal balance between iconic sights and quieter coastal gems.